WATERVILLE - As Sabrina Smith takes over the Husson field hockey program, she will do so with the program favored to win the North Atlantic Conference's East division.

The Eagles were selected first in the division Monday, earning three first place votes and 33 total points in the 2017 NAC East Field Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll. 2016 champion UMaine-Farmington also picked up three first place votes, but was edged out with only 30 total points.

BANGOR - 2016 was a special season for Husson field hockey, but it's hoping 2017 will be even better. The Eagles fell just short of the North Atlantic Conference title game last season. With a mixture of youth and experience returning the Eagles should find success this season.

Colby Athletics‏ @themules Today we opened 3 new varsity athletic fields! Our 70+ acre outdoor competition center is among the best in NCAA D3!https://www.colby.edu/news/2017/08/31/outdoor-competition-center-at-colby-crowned-with-new-fields/ …